New Carpet

The day finally came when I got my wish of getting new carpet.  I have waited patiently for 2 years for this to happen and Aaron finally said it was time.  YAHOO!  We bought our home 10 years ago and the carpet was so light that even after many carpet cleanings it always looked dirty and dingy, and looked worn out.  It was alot of work getting ready for it but well worth it!
We decided to tear out all the carpet and pads ourselves.  Aaron told the kids that they would get 10 cents for every staple they pulled out of the floor, thinking that they would get sick of it real quick but Logan caught on real quick and did the math.  Yup $70 later we had to call it quits.  They ended up pulling out more than what needed to be, but they were a HUGE help and we are grateful they did it.  We are also very grateful for great neighbors, friends, and family who were so willing to not only come and help us move the big furniture but to bring us dinner on the day we got the carpet. Thank you to everyone!!!!
Here are the pictures of our crazy torn up house.

The kids pulling out the staples

Furniture crammed into the computer room- We did that room last after the rest of the house was done.

Kids were sleeping on the floor but thought it was the greatest thing ever.

This was the downstairs bathroom chuck full of whatever we could fit in there.  I even had stuff shoved in the shower to make more room.  You don't realize how much crap you have until you do something like this or are moving.

The boys room was finished with the new carpet so while we went to work on the rest of the house, they entertained themselves with a movie.  Sydnee even joined in and actually was tuned into the t.v.

I am glad to say that the carpet is all finished and it feels so great to have it done and over with.  It was alot of work!  The great thing about it is that as each room was finished I washed walls, baseboards and dusted blinds so my spring cleaning is done.  Boy does it feel good to get it out of the way.